1 Corinthians 15:21

For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead has also come through a man.

Text-Critical English NT

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For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead.

In Context

20But as it is, Christ has been raised from the dead; he has become the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.

22For just as all die in Adam, so all will be made alive in Christ.

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Cross References

John 11:25Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me, though he may die, yet shall he live.

Romans 6:23For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 15:21-35

The Resurrection of Christ; The Resurrection of Saints. ( a. d. 57.) 20 But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. 21 For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. 22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. 23 But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's at his coming. 24 Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he… Read the whole commentary →

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